New Delhi/IBNS, June 27 -- A strong preliminary magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.

Although the earthquake was felt across a vast area, authorities reported no immediate casualties or major damage.

According to preliminary seismic data, the earthquake occurred at 7:04 pm IST at a depth of 215 kilometres.

The epicentre was located around 81 kilometres from Kalafgan in northeastern Afghanistan.

The earthquake's considerable depth allowed the tremors to travel across a wide geographical region.

Residents reported feeling the shaking in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzst...